Classic Favorite

Chicken and Creamy Pasta Casserole

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Wine Recommendation

19 Crimes Hard Chardonnay

Ingredients

  • 1 (16-oz) pkg ziti
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 (8-oz) pkg sliced mushrooms
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup all purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 (14.5-oz) cans Italian style diced tomatoes 
  • 1 (8-oz) pkg shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
  • 1 (10-oz) pkg spinach

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain, and place in a large bowl.
  2. Melt butter in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, mushrooms, onion, and garlic; season lightly with salt and pepper, if desired. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is done.
  3. Sprinkle flour over mixture; cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Gradually stir in broth, cream, and tomatoes; bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until mixture is thickened. Gradually stir in cheese until melted.
  4. Add spinach, stirring until wilted. Add mixture to pasta; toss. Spoon into a lightly greased 3½-quart baking dish. Bake 30 to 45 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

Nutritional Information

Main Total
Servings 10
Calories
516
516
Fat (g) 22 22
Sat. Fat (g) 12 12
Protein (g) 35 35
Carb (g) 45 45
Fiber (g) 4 4
Sodium (mg) 626 626
T. Sugs (g) 7 7
A. Sugs (g) 1 1

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